Greenwood Township, Oceana County, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Greenwood Township, Oceana County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Greenwood Township, Oceana County and Oceana County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Oceana County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 138 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Oceana County compares with Michigan
Oceana County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Oceana County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Oceana County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.7 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 19% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.5% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 41.7% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.3% | 25.5% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.8% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 54.3% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 11.8% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 43% below the state |
Oceana County sits below Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Oceana County: 41.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 17.7% in Michigan.
Overview
Since 2015, 138 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Oceana County. They injured 51 people and killed 6.
That averages about one truck crash every 32 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Greenwood Township, Oceana County since 2015, this page uses Oceana County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 13.8% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.3%).
November through March accounts for 54.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.4% in Michigan.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 41.7% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Greenwood since 2015: CR-80TH St (1), CR-HOLTON Whitehall Rd (1), CR-N Maple Island Rd (1) and CR-W 80Th St (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 5.1% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
Route planning tips for Greenwood Township, Oceana County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 32.3% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 41.7% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Oceana County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-80TH St | 1 |
| CR-HOLTON Whitehall Rd | 1 |
| CR-N Maple Island Rd | 1 |
| CR-W 80Th St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Oceana County) |
|---|---|
| N Us 31 | 22 |
| US-31 | 17 |
| Oceana | 16 |
| S Us 31 | 9 |
| Monroe | 5 |
| Filmore | 4 |
| Hayes | 4 |
| Tyler | 3 |
Greenwood Township, Oceana County at a glance
| Population | 1,178 |
| Land area | 35.4 sq mi |
| Density | 33 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49425) | $62,841 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49425) | $174,531 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Oceana County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 8 | -0% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 7 | -6% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 13 | +76% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Greenwood Township, Oceana County
How common are truck crashes in Greenwood Township, Oceana County?
Since 2015, 138 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Oceana County (51 injured, 6 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Greenwood Township, Oceana County?
February has the most truck crashes in Oceana County, 13.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Greenwood Township, Oceana County?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Oceana County since 2015, 5.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Greenwood Township, Oceana County compared with Michigan?
Oceana County records 42.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 52.4 across Michigan.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Greenwood Township, Oceana County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.